KUALA LUMPUR: The authorities have cleared over 100,000 tonnes of garbage and debris from flood-hit areas to date.
Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan said that the government was working fast to clear the remaining garbage and debris.
"This amount is growing by leaps and bounds everyday," he said adding that the amount would easily surpass 200,000 tonnes.
Abdul Rahman said that the primary concern was the elimination of animal carcasses and this had been done with the Health Ministry.
Other areas of focus would be public places such as schools, he added.
Abdul Rahman also said that the ministry would purchase two or three helicopters this year to be used for emergencies.